Brown water snake
A species of Water snakes, Also known as Aspic, Great water snake, Southern water snake, Brown Watersnake Scientific name : Nerodia taxispilota Genus : Water snakes
Brown water snake, A species of Water snakes
Also known as:
Aspic, Great water snake, Southern water snake, Brown Watersnake
Scientific name: Nerodia taxispilota
Genus: Water snakes
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Description General Info
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Description
The brown water snake (Nerodia taxispilota) is a large species of nonvenomous natricine snake endemic to the southeastern United States.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Brown water snake is a piscivorous species that primarily consumes fish. Adept at hunting in aquatic environments, it may also eat frogs and small invertebrates, supplementing its fish-centric diet for nutritional variation.
Appearance
Brown water snake is a large, non-venomous water snake, known for its thick, elongated body covered with keeled scales. It usually measures between 30 to 70 inches long. The snake’s dorsal coloration is typically dark brown or black with a series of yellow or chestnut-brown bands. Its belly is a distinctive yellow with irregular black spots. No significant differences occur due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Brown water snake is a primarily nocturnal, semi-aquatic species, hunting for fish and amphibians near freshwater bodies at night. Solitary in nature, it exhibits aggressive defensive posturing when threatened. Its non-migratory status, coupled with exceptional swimming ability, allows survival in a diverse range of habitats.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
Water snakes Species
Brown water snake 
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